Wow, I've been playing the original cart recently and this score surprised me. I never played this back in the day, but I'd definitely give it a 7/10 for the $5.
The jumping controls definitely aren't up to the task for some of the levels, and not to defend them, they really are bad and can be frustrating, but I only really had a few segments where they'd get me stuck.
But then again, I'm not the one reviewing it, so carry on.
Always preferred the SNES, but the Genesis is no slouch either. In particular, the platformers, sports games, and shmups are nothing short of fantastic on the system. Although, I've definitely never cared for the sound as far as most games go.
It isn't ancient history when Nintendo burned bridges by trying to destroy the developer's livelihood, and then did nothing to build them back up. I think the developers are justified in being cautious in regards to Nintendo, and it doesn't really matter for a low-key title like this.
I find it pretty amusing that people here are defending Nintendo after they demonized this developer's game falsely, in the US Congress of all places, to make themselves look better in the national light.
A Wii U game drought? You must be kidding, next time ya'll are gonna tell me the sky is blue, or 4 quarters equal a whole dollar! Completely impossible.
What I mean is, say a game like EarthBound. Why should it be $10 on the eShop if it's $140 for a cartridge? In fact, we "rare downloads" people propose that since Iwata has to go through all this work to bring the games directry to you, the prices should be raised above and beyond the cartridge value. I think a fair price would be $500 for EarthBound, but @ogo79 is more fond of the $1000 range.
@minotaurgamer
Bashing all "hardcore gamers" by calling them "poisonous, selfish and only destroying what they touch" and insulting them by comparing them to children, after claiming they act "hostile and elitist". Congratulations.
The QOL platformer is the code name for the "rare downloads" program for Wii U and 3DS. They should be announced later in the year, but that's a secret, so shush.
Not feeling this at all. The developers sounded more like they were begging more than anything, the physics look shoddy at best, and the graphics look like a PS2 budget title.
He probably didn't know it was fake, because nobody should care about what Pokeball it's in.
And you're right, I don't endorse fake cards, I don't endorse fake Pokemon either. However, in the situation of a tournament, they do not change the outcome in any way, or give any players any advantages, and I see no reason why he should be disqualified because of something that gives nobody any advantage.
And like I said, he probably did not even know it was fake. He's a former champion, do you think he doesn't know the rules? But his "fake" Pokemon had legit stats and moves, how does it make it "easier"?
So a competitive game should be about "patience"? A.K.A. Pointless, mind-numbing grinding. If they've made it easy, then why would he "cheat" in the first place?
And last time I checked, physical trading cards =/= virtual Pokemon. And yes, even if the cards are photocopied (Which I do not endorse, mind you), it does not effect the outcome of any card battle in any way whatsoever.
He isn't "dishonest" because he used a virtual monster that gave him absolutely no edge over any other player whatsoever.
The Pokemon had legit stats, moves, etc. It did not in any way alter the course of any match whatsoever. The only thing different about it and any other in the competition was the entry animation for the Pokemon. The question of if it was game-spawned or not should not have any bearing on the matter at all, as long as he didn't gain an unfair advantage from it.
Pressing left and right on a d-pad for weeks does not make you a better trainer, it's just a waste of time.
This, doods, is why I avoid Pokemon like the plague.
I applied this update to be stack of Wii Balance Boards, which looked like the leaning tower of Balance Boardsa, and now it's suddenly very stable. Thanks Nintendo.
"I play games to experience them, not just win or speed play as many as possible, but, I'd expect nothing less of the Me generation (brace)."
My generation has a lot of problems, but you mean to tell me you think a Pokemon player not spending weeks pressing left and right on a d-pad to get virtual disappointments to hatch is one of them?
Competitive Pokemon: Evidently where it isn't okay to use completely legitimate Pokemon, because the Pokeballs they came out of have animations they shouldn't? idontgetit.jpg
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Re: Talking Point: A History of the Sexualisation of Samus
Not only is there not any problem, or really anything here at all, the horse has been beaten to a pulp.
Re: Video: This Drake-Inspired Mario Kart Rap is For Champion Racers
This guy is something else!
Definitely just earned another subscriber.
Re: 3DS Homebrew Channel Reportedly in Final Stages of Development
I'll pass since I don't care to have a system bricked.
Re: Talking Point: A Virtual Console Revival Could Be Just a Pricing Revolution Away
Re: Wii U System Update 5.1.2 Takes Stability to Another Level
This update made my Wii U so stable my Wii Balance Board now balances itself.
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
This review is destined for hall of fame status, I can see it now.
P.S. @River3636 supports the 305, no bashin'.
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
@Mitsuko_Chan
This is a good version, superior to the arcade in terms of gameplay.
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
I have lawnchairs if anybody needs to borrow them if they get tired of standing waiting for the score to change, and "rare downloads" at -5% off.
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
@ogo79
No appreciation for Bimmy and Jimmy 'round here! Let's tip something over!
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
So, it seems this review is not very popular...
Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)
Wow, I've been playing the original cart recently and this score surprised me. I never played this back in the day, but I'd definitely give it a 7/10 for the $5.
The jumping controls definitely aren't up to the task for some of the levels, and not to defend them, they really are bad and can be frustrating, but I only really had a few segments where they'd get me stuck.
But then again, I'm not the one reviewing it, so carry on.
Re: The Sega Genesis is Now 25 Years Old
Always preferred the SNES, but the Genesis is no slouch either. In particular, the platformers, sports games, and shmups are nothing short of fantastic on the system. Although, I've definitely never cared for the sound as far as most games go.
Re: The Virtual Boy is 19 Years Old, Probably Hasn't Received a Celebratory Cake
Celebrating 19 years of disappointment and eyestrain! Hail the Virtual Boy.
Re: Beautiful Limited Edition Super Smash Bros. 3DS XL Console Bundle Revealed
Seriously? Ness and Lucas really aren't going to be on this?
Re: The Hyrule Warriors Artbook Catches The Eye With 'Female Link'
For the sake of sanity everywhere, I propose an internet law that will require that "Link" and "Female" never appear in the same sentence together.
Cory for Prez 2016.
Re: The Console Wars Live On As Night Trap Remake Team Holds a Grudge Against Nintendo
@Ralizah
It isn't ancient history when Nintendo burned bridges by trying to destroy the developer's livelihood, and then did nothing to build them back up. I think the developers are justified in being cautious in regards to Nintendo, and it doesn't really matter for a low-key title like this.
Re: The Console Wars Live On As Night Trap Remake Team Holds a Grudge Against Nintendo
I find it pretty amusing that people here are defending Nintendo after they demonized this developer's game falsely, in the US Congress of all places, to make themselves look better in the national light.
Ah, the wonders of console fandom.
Re: The Trending #WiiUDroughtAid Shows That, Actually, There's Plenty to Play on Wii U
Some people are actually posting good game recommendations under this hashtag, but unfortunately they get bogged down in a stream of fanboy tweets.
/Shrug
Re: Amazon Opens Pre-Orders For Super Smash Bros. GameCube Adapter and Controller Bundle
@Hero-of-WiiU
Cheaper than a Wii U, I'm pretty sure.
Re: Amazon Opens Pre-Orders For Super Smash Bros. GameCube Adapter and Controller Bundle
Alternative: Get Smash Bros. Melee which requires no adapters for GameCube controllers.
Seriously though, this is a good deal.
Re: The Trending #WiiUDroughtAid Shows That, Actually, There's Plenty to Play on Wii U
A Wii U game drought? You must be kidding, next time ya'll are gonna tell me the sky is blue, or 4 quarters equal a whole dollar! Completely impossible.
Re: Rare Shiny Beldum Confirmed as Launch Distribution for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
...did somebody say "rare"?
/Droooooool
Re: The Letter Plummets to a New Low With eShop Discount
I wouldn't take this if it was free.
Re: Super Mario 64 Has a Mystery Goomba That Can Never Be Killed
@eviLaTtenDant Abmoog Yretsym
Re: Review: Midtown Crazy Race (Wii U eShop)
I actually thought this was the 3DS e-Shop for a second when I saw the screenshots.
Re: These Awesome Articulated Nintendo Figures Are Hard to Resist
We've got Mayro, Joshy, Lank, Dankey Kang, and Binser.
But where's, Luggy?
Re: Review: Steel Empire (3DS eShop)
This looks like a fine game, but $30? Yeah, no.
Re: Former Cing Vice President Would Like the Story of Hotel Dusk to Continue
I'd really like to play this game sometime, it seems like something I'd really enjoy. It's always nice to see these sorts of games in general, really.
Re: Looks Like You Can Only Install 300 Games And Apps On Your 3DS
@Tobias95
What I mean is, say a game like EarthBound. Why should it be $10 on the eShop if it's $140 for a cartridge? In fact, we "rare downloads" people propose that since Iwata has to go through all this work to bring the games directry to you, the prices should be raised above and beyond the cartridge value. I think a fair price would be $500 for EarthBound, but @ogo79 is more fond of the $1000 range.
Re: QOL Trademark Filings Point to Quality of Life Branding Worldwide
@minotaurgamer
Bashing all "hardcore gamers" by calling them "poisonous, selfish and only destroying what they touch" and insulting them by comparing them to children, after claiming they act "hostile and elitist". Congratulations.
The QOL platformer is the code name for the "rare downloads" program for Wii U and 3DS. They should be announced later in the year, but that's a secret, so shush.
Re: Looks Like You Can Only Install 300 Games And Apps On Your 3DS
Also, ya'll should mention @Robo-Knight in this article, he's the original 300 man. The real deal, I tell ya'!
Re: Looks Like You Can Only Install 300 Games And Apps On Your 3DS
I don't know how anybody could defend madness like this. Think of how much money the "rare downloads" program will be losing because of this limit.
Now @ogo79 has to settle for just 3 private islands. I'll have to reach out to the RDP legal team to get this injustice rectified!
Re: Video: Scientifically Accurate Sonic The Hedgehog Ruins Everything About Sonic The Hedgehog
but doe tehy sho hao fest SANIC_HEGEHOG KAN GO!?32@#
sanic hegehog kan goh fest so he defeet dohctur ribeauthnik en hez fester tahn teh ejjy shadough hegehog an taht a fakt!1 donut beleeve uzer @Squid
Re: The Mysterious Murasame Castle Set For North American Début on 7th August
Would gladly buy this in a heartbeat for the Wii U, but I'm gonna have to pass for now.
Re: Feature: Where Are The Super Nintendo 3D Classics?
Er, why would someone want the SNES version of Doom, with miserable graphics and horrible lag, to get a port to the 3DS?
Re: Video: More Mighty No. 9 Footage Arrives to Tempt Us
Re: Nintendo Goes Download-Only With The 2014 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
@SuperMikey
Avoid Dillon's Rolling Western, 4 reel.
For me, I'm going for G & W.
Re: Ninja Pizza Girl Wants Kickstarter Campaign to Deliver
Not feeling this at all. The developers sounded more like they were begging more than anything, the physics look shoddy at best, and the graphics look like a PS2 budget title.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th July (Europe)
A sale on EarthBound? This is betrayal! It stands against everything the "rare downloads" program stands for.
This means (Miiverse) war!
Re: Tekken 7 Revealed At Evo 2014, Platforms Unconfirmed
Platforms: Everything but Wii U. I'd be okay to be wrong on that, though.
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
@DanteSolablood
He probably didn't know it was fake, because nobody should care about what Pokeball it's in.
And you're right, I don't endorse fake cards, I don't endorse fake Pokemon either. However, in the situation of a tournament, they do not change the outcome in any way, or give any players any advantages, and I see no reason why he should be disqualified because of something that gives nobody any advantage.
And like I said, he probably did not even know it was fake. He's a former champion, do you think he doesn't know the rules? But his "fake" Pokemon had legit stats and moves, how does it make it "easier"?
Re: Video: Learn How to Pull Off the Newly Discovered Cloud Glitch in Super Mario World
That looks really hard to pull off, but it's always cool to see faster speed runs, and the cloud is fun to use.
@mystman12
I still love that avatar, lol.
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
@DanteSolablood
So a competitive game should be about "patience"? A.K.A. Pointless, mind-numbing grinding. If they've made it easy, then why would he "cheat" in the first place?
And last time I checked, physical trading cards =/= virtual Pokemon. And yes, even if the cards are photocopied (Which I do not endorse, mind you), it does not effect the outcome of any card battle in any way whatsoever.
He isn't "dishonest" because he used a virtual monster that gave him absolutely no edge over any other player whatsoever.
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
@DanteSolablood
The Pokemon had legit stats, moves, etc. It did not in any way alter the course of any match whatsoever. The only thing different about it and any other in the competition was the entry animation for the Pokemon. The question of if it was game-spawned or not should not have any bearing on the matter at all, as long as he didn't gain an unfair advantage from it.
Pressing left and right on a d-pad for weeks does not make you a better trainer, it's just a waste of time.
This, doods, is why I avoid Pokemon like the plague.
Re: 3DS System Update 8.0.0-18 is Now Live
I applied this update to be stack of Wii Balance Boards, which looked like the leaning tower of Balance Boardsa, and now it's suddenly very stable. Thanks Nintendo.
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
@Cav44
"I play games to experience them, not just win or speed play as many as possible, but, I'd expect nothing less of the Me generation (brace)."
My generation has a lot of problems, but you mean to tell me you think a Pokemon player not spending weeks pressing left and right on a d-pad to get virtual disappointments to hatch is one of them?
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
@GeminiSaint
Competitive Pokemon: Evidently where it isn't okay to use completely legitimate Pokemon, because the Pokeballs they came out of have animations they shouldn't? idontgetit.jpg
Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating
Were they playing in the jungle? There's always a cheetah in the jungle.
Re: Talking Point: With E3 Long Gone, Nintendo Still Has Plenty to Reveal 'Directly' to Fans
Yeah, I don't think any of us are convincing each other. I got that rant out, though, lol. Enjoy yer games, people.
Re: Video: Mighty No. 9: The Animated Series Gets A Slick Teaser Trailer
If Inafune was trying to leave me as a disgruntled Mega Man fan once again, he sure succeeded. There's no more hype left in this dood.
Kamiya was right, he's a businessman, not a creator.